3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (216+ words) Two Peterborough-area athletes are among 100 finalists for RBC Training Ground, the Canadian Olympic Committee’s official cross-country talent search, after joining more than 3,000 athletes aged 14 to 25 in free 2026 qualifiers testing speed, strength, power and endurance before Olympic talent scouts. Emilie Mirfield,…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (173+ words) Doors Open Peterborough returns September 12th, offering residents the chance to explore 12 unique sites significant for their architectural heritage. This year, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., participants can peek behind the doors of five new Doors Open stops – the city organics facility, the wastewater…...

5+ day, 21+ min ago   (149+ words) PTBO Today Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town the next 48 hours. Tuesday: Head to Elmhirst’s Resort for Tuned Up Tuesdays, a summer music series on the boardwalk overlooking Rice Lake. Enjoy an on-site dinner, then sit…...

6+ day, 31+ min ago   (271+ words) Peterborough Police are reminding residents that despite being widely available for purchase, electric kick scooters cannot legally be used on public roads, sidewalks or trails in the communities they police. The reminder comes as students return to school and police…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (231+ words) The wins and loss record may not mean a lot for most during the preseason, but it can have an impact on whether you’re wearing a Petes jersey when the regular season begins on September 17th. In the latest exhibition game,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (190+ words) As we look back on the week that was, here were our top five most read stories: 1. A Peterborough Police Service officer has pleaded guilty in the case of a bullet that was fired into a west-end home on New…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (155+ words) Peterborough has approved a new four-year plan aimed at addressing issues ranging from homelessness and mental health to public safety and poverty. City council has approved the Community Safety and Well-being Plan for 2026 through 2030. The plan identifies eight priority areas…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (157+ words) A Peterborough man is facing charges after a homeowner returned home early Sunday morning and allegedly found a stranger sleeping on his couch. Peterborough Police say officers were called to a residence in the area of Peterborough Regional Health Centre…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (135+ words) Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town the next 48 hours. Tuesday: The Canadian Thai Chi Academy is hosting an Open House event at Knights of Columbus Hall (317 Hunter St. W) Come out and ask questions and watch…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (180+ words) The annual Business Excellence Awards Gala has a well-deserved reputation as the night of nights for attendees, and that promises to be no different come October 22nd. Hosted for a 23rd year by the Peterborough + Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce at Kawartha Downs,…...